Multifunctional chair

Abstract

A multifunctional chair comprises a base adapted to rest on the ground; a support frame including a seat part and a backrest part pivotally attached to the seat part; a leg frame supporting the support frame and including a rear leg having a first end pivotally connected to the backrest part and a second end pivotally connected to the base; and a power-operated telescopic device including a telescopic member pivotally connected to the seat part and being operable to maintain the seat part at a level lower than said backrest in a normal position providing a chair function, or to move the seat part to a first raised position in which the seat part together with the backrest part are placed in a substantially horizontal position, or to a second raised position in which the seat part together with the backrest part are inclined at substantially the same inclining angle.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)[0001]This application claims the priority of Taiwanese application No. 093212305 filed Aug. 3, 2004.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a chair, more particularly to a multifunctional chair which provides a number of uses or functions.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]People in this modern world cannot get as much exercise as necessary due usually to the confines of their environment. As such, there are various types of exercise or fitness equipment in the market available to users for indoor operation so as to achieve the effect of body exercise and health. However, such exercise or fitness equipment as inversion tables and back stretching machines for stretching the body should be of a considerable length because there has to be a flat surface for the body to lie down. Thus, the currently available exercise or fitness equipment usually provides only one use or function...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional chair with increased use benefits as well as better economic results achieved.

Problems solved by technology

People in this modern world cannot get as much exercise as necessary due usually to the confines of their environment.

However, such exercise or fitness equipment as inversion tables and back stretching machines for stretching the body should be of a considerable length because there has to be a flat surface for the body to lie down.

Thus, the currently available exercise or fitness equipment usually provides only one use or function.

There is no economic advantage at all for such exercise or fitness equipment which takes up space but has only few uses or functions.

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